Head Women's Swimming and Diving Coach

Position Title:
Head Women's Swimming and Diving Coach

Appointment Type:
Contract

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

 

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for a Head Women's Swimming/Diving Coach. This position is responsible for administering all aspects of the Division I program with a commitment to University, Big 12 Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations. Primary duties include:

• Build and maintain a competitive and successful women's swimming and diving program;
• Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes;
• Provide solid teaching, mentoring, motivation and coaching;
• Develop well-rounded student-athletes ensuring academic progress and graduation;
• Plan and direct effective practice sessions, evaluations of opponents, line ups and demonstrate good decision making during competitive coaching situations;
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the health and well-being, development and academic success of the student-athletes;
• Effectively manage the program’s budget and assemble and lead a highly qualified and effective staff;
• Coordinate support services and appropriate public relations and promotional activities as necessary for program success;
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with the university community and administrators, alumni, donors, media and the public; and other administrative duties.

This position requires excellent work ethic along with high integrity, exceptional motivational, coaching/teaching, leadership, communication and recruiting skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and competitions and possible international travel.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience coaching or competing in swimming at a highly competitive collegiate or elite/professional level. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience coaching swimming/diving athletes at the collegiate, professional, or elite amateur levels.

Experience coaching elite female swimmers.

NCAA Division I or professional swimming experience as an athlete.

Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop highly skilled student-athletes and strong recruiting connections. 

Proposed Start Date:
May 13, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
Contract

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 professional references
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:
March 28, 2024

Posting Close Date:
April 7, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14352